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jamesframes
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 2655 Location: new paltz, NY
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 12:06 pm Post subject: Vermont Explore- |
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The few days in VT has made me want more...where are the good spots and how much riding is there?
I know:
Kingdom
Ascutney
Millstone
I have heard about Rutland
Where is a good base camp to travel and hour or so to hit many places?
Thanks! _________________ If I can bicycle, I bicycle.
David Attenborough
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MetalMike
Joined: 27 Mar 2010 Posts: 80
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, I love Vermont too and covered Kingdom in detail over the 3 day festival and have been asking myself the same question you are and in my search found this: http://www.bicycling.com/rides/destinations/vermonts-10-best-mountain-bike-trails
I hope the link helps. I know the camping in Stowe in Smuggler's Cove State Park is private and beautiful and near Rutland I camped at Emerald Lake State Park near Dorset which was also private and beautiful with mtb trails in nearby Dorset. |
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BillZekas
Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 61 Location: West Cornwall, CT
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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I can't speak for campgrounds, but Waterbury is a good central spot. From there, within 40 minutes you can hit Waterbury's Perry Hill, Stowe, Waitsfield, Millstone, Hinesburg. Kingdom Trails is about 1 hour, 20 minutes. Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield is about the same, as is Ascutney.
Perry Hill: About 2 good hours of riding, some challenging techie trails.
Stowe: About 2 hours of fine fun trails in town, plus some good trails up by Trapp's (including Kimmers). There's way to connect trails and dirt roads between both, but you need a local to show you.
Waitsfield: About 3.5 to 4-ish hours of old school goodness there, with a little new machine-made thrown in. Stark Mtn Bike Works may have paper maps. You can also get info from Mad River Riders sites on the internet, which is how I first figured them out.
I haven't ridden Hinesburg yet, but Tim K. says it's real good.
Green Mountain Trails: Good flowy climbs and fun descents: 2.5 hours?
Pine Hill trails in Rutland are also fun, but fairly tame and maybe 2 hours of riding?
Let me know if you need more info. |
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BillZekas
Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 61 Location: West Cornwall, CT
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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I should say estimated riding times were for more normal human beings. For you, Jamie, multiply by 50%!!! |
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jamesframes
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 2655 Location: new paltz, NY
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent Bill! Thanks for your local intel! _________________ If I can bicycle, I bicycle.
David Attenborough
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